Howdy

Hi! I didn't know how awkward introducing myself was going to feel until I started typing this haha. I'm new to the world of anxiety and depression. My sister was diagnosed years ago, but I never fully understood what it is like to have depression until fairly recently. I served an 18 month mission for my church during which I felt genuinely depressed for the first time I could recall. I just got home about 3 months ago, and ever since I've been home, I have been constantly feeling the effects of depression. I haven't been diagnosed, but it seems pretty likely. I haven't really had anyone to talk to. Having depression is a very taboo thing in my community. It's like if you're depressed there's something wrong with you. And my parents don't understand, so I can't really talk to them about it. I'm hoping that joining this group will help me understand myself a little better and not feel so alone